Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(f)(2)(i):The employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica without being used in conjunction with a ventilation system that captures the dust cloud: Location: 8200 JFK Boulevard. North Bergen, New Jersey 07047. a) The employer allowed employees who were performing concrete grinding operations to use a Makita Corded Handheld Leaf Blower to clean surfaces and clothing. On May 14, 2024, an employee conducting grinding activities outdoors was exposed to 51 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeds the permissible exposure limit (PEL)of 50 �g/m3. The employer was sampled for 155 minutes. Zero exposure is assumed for the remaining 325 minutes. Violation occurred on or around May 14, 2024.